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YA12 YNO

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,167 mi
Last recorded97,167 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd65,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 YNO
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 97,167 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 88,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 88,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 76,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 63,166 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 63,166 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 57,578 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 57,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 53,609 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 49,321 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 43,326 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 43,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 37,293 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,100 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 20,293 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 7,996 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 7,352 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd?

Based on 5,905 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
6,740
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
652
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 21
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
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YA12 YNO is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 65,393 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA12 YNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YA12 YNO is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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